Unearth the benefits of investing in copper — and learn why now may be the best time to buy When investors discuss precious metals, nine times out of 10, they seem to be talking about gold and silver. Platinum and palladium enjoy the spotlight every once in a while, but gold and silver hold the…
A Brief and Wondrous History of the Gold Standard in America
Mark Twain, one of America’s most-renowned authors once wrote: “No occurrence is sole and solitary, but is merely a repetition of a thing which has happened before, and perhaps often.” In other words: history often repeats itself. While some might find this discouraging news, the upside is that history can also be used as a…
Iconic Mammal Kicks Off Prehistoric Animal Series
A colossal creature has returned from the ice age thanks to the Royal Canadian Mint’s first release in the Prehistoric Animals series — The Woolly Mammoth. This massive brute became extinct around 10,000 years ago, but will live on for generations due to the discovery of its fossilized remains in areas like Alaska and Siberia….
‘Round the World: Private Mints
We’ve completed our trip around the world for sovereign bullion, but we had to leave out a number of amazing pieces by private mints that represent their countries well. If our tour of North America, South America, Europe, Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and Australia and the Pacific wasn’t enough for you, consider adding these…
Coins of the World: Australia & the Pacific
Australia is well-known for excellence in precious metals, but other island nations have some interesting options as well. Australia Australia’s Perth Mint produces many wildly popular designs, but one of the most iconic is the annual Silver Koala series. These .999 pure silver pieces come in a range of sizes, and the reverse design changes…
Coins of the World: Africa
Despite being the origin of much of the world’s gold, platinum and diamonds, Africa is fairly sparse in precious metals bullion. South Africa The South African Gold Krugerrand is perhaps the most recognizable gold bullion in the world: 46 million troy ounces have been sold since 1967. It was a pioneer in the gold bullion…
